Speculator

Ecosystem Overview

The Speculator ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Hamilton County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Hamilton County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Hamilton County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common3 obs.

Neocataclysta magnificalis

Common2 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional2 obs.

Nehalennia irene

Sedge Sprite

Occasional2 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Occasional2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Rare2 obs.

Bombus terricola

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula norvegicoides

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Hamilton County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

South Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lower Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Indian Lake

Importance: 0.17

8 species

+1150% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Hamilton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Hamilton County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

South Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lower Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Indian Lake

Importance: 0.17

8 species

+1150% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Hamilton County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common3 obs.

Neocataclysta magnificalis

Common2 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional2 obs.

Nehalennia irene

Sedge Sprite

Occasional2 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Occasional2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Rare2 obs.

Bombus terricola

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula norvegicoides

Rare2 obs.

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